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Episode 02: Cosmic Imperative / Re: CH 2: S [Day 01 | 1857 hrs] Expectations
Last post by Ellen Fitz -Cross gave a half-shrug, “They aren’t very forthcoming with their records. A constant ‘need to know’ basis but what we do know is on file for you to read at your leisure. I advise you not to do so just before bed if you’re the type to get nightmares easily.” After giving a quick glance to see if anyone was within earshot, Cross leaned forward. “I’ll give some personal background as to why I may seem a might unprofessional in my references to them.”
With a low, clipped voice, Cross gave the Kzin a summarized version of the events aboard the Versant. He took time to name all of his friends and former colleagues who’d been recycled by the Savi, as well as those, like himself, who’d been “corrected.” While he didn’t use emotional language or body language to try and convince Lok to distrust or dislike the Savi, Cross also didn’t try to hide his own sentiments. By the time he finished, Cross felt the need for another drink, perhaps a stronger one, but refrained.
“With their civil war,” Cross finished, leaning back once more in his chair, “we have a temporary alliance with the Savi who wish to return to the ‘old ways’ of mere exploration and science. They certainly don’t seem perturbed with still presuming superiority, but at least if that faction wins, we won’t have to worry about another repeat of the Versant incident.” He gave a mirthless chuckle. “’Beware the bedfellows you keep, for when the morn breaks, you may find yourself in eternal sleep.’ An old saying one of my mentors shared during my re-education. I find it fairly apt for our circumstances.”